The fifth annual US US Trail Running Conference was held in Estes Park, Colorado, October 11-14, 2017. The Conference featured several enterprises to raise funds for ATRA (American Trail Running Association). Founded in 1996, ATRA’s mission is to promote trail running, mountain running, ultrarunning on trails, and to provide resources for race directors and participants in our sport. They offer individual, club, race and corporate memberships. A quarterly newsletter is a primary benefit of membership, and includes a national events calendar, thoughtful and educational articles, and timely information about the sport of Trail Running. A total just over 1,700 US$ was raised during the Conference for the non-profit that is based in Colorado Springs.

The registration process included an option to purchase ATRA membership, as well as donate to the not for profit organization. The Trail Running Film Festival on Friday October 13 also contributed to fund raising, and featured the 2017 Trails in Motion program.

ATRA President Adam Chase is pictured receiving a donation check from Terry Chiplin, Event Director for the US Trail running Conference.

The sixth annual US Trail Running Conference is scheduled for August 28-31, 2018, and moves to San Luis Obispo, CA. Registration will open in January for trail race directors, trail runners, sponsors and vendors. Contact Event Director Terry Chiplin for further details – terry@ustrailrunningconference.com, or 303-304-9159.